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Bearing in mind that Islamic dates run from sunset to sunset, Mawlid al Nabi will run (for Sunnis) from sunset on November 20 to sunset on November 21, or (for Shias) from sunset on November 25 to sunset on November 26.

It's the largest Mawlid/Milad celebration in Europe. The parade includes a horse-drawn carriage and the waving of bright banners and flags.

Organisers said the event - which they call Milad in the Park - had taken place in April. That's because they convert the Islamic date to its Gregorian calendar equivalent and hold it on that day instead. Next year's park event will also be in April, say organisers.

The annual procession and gathering to celebrate the birth of the prophet Muhammad from the Jamia Masjid Mohiuddin Siddiquia on Victoria Road, Aston, to Aston Park.